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7146180 
Journal Article 
Genetic predisposition for Type 2 diabetes, but not for overweight/obesity, is associated with a restricted adipogenesis 
Arner, P; Arner, E; Hammarstedt, A; Smith, U; , 
2011 
1 
PLoS ONE
EISSN: 1932-6203 
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE 
SAN FRANCISCO 
English 
21532749 
WOS:000289404700008 
Development of Type 2 diabetes, like obesity, is promoted by a genetic predisposition. Although several genetic variants have been identified they only account for a small proportion of risk. We have asked if genetic risk is associated with abnormalities in storing excess lipids in the abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue.